Macbeth Written task

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Text Type: A speech
Purpose: To make a public appearance showing his authority as king, as well as convince the people of Scotland that all will get better under his reign.
Audience: All the people of Scotland

Word count:
Task: 866 words
Rationale: 243 words

Never In the history of our great nation, did darkness come so close to our hearts disguised as an innocent angel of light like we just experienced. In the past year we as a people have experienced the greatest horror of treason from no one else than a once noble captain Macbeth who sold his loyalty to the dark powers that walk in the shadows. And from that moment he became a treacherous swine driving our nation in to darkness fueled by lust for power and greed. I take great pride in saying I stopped him nevertheless we all experienced great loss in the process. So In order to put this behind us and press forward to a better future, it is of utmost importance that I explain to everyone what has happened recently and tell you my plans to bring about change in Scotland as well as repair the honor of our nation, which Macbeth sought to destroy. I assure you all that Scotland will rise again to a greater glory.
First of all this all started when a once noble captain whose name has become as sour lemon in my mouth, blinded by greed and lust for power betrayed my father with a Judas kiss and then killed him (Rest his soul) in cold blood when he visited Inverness castle, so as to take what was not rightfully his ` THE THRONE´. After an extended investigation we discovered he also killed captain Banquo a great warrior whose loss we cannot quantify and many other innocent people who stood as patriots in his path. This made me flee to England where I consulted with the kin...

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...s darkness behind. We will join our hearts and patriotic spirits together and advance through this setback. Starting with the improvement of our security, I will also personally prove and replace every wanting thane in Scotland, as well as strengthen our relationship with our allies who have proved their loyalty and resolve for justice by helping in the fight against Macbeth.
I believe according to the law of Scotland, treason is the greatest insult on the pride of our beloved nation, our political system, our security, and the people of Scotland. And I promise that such a situation will never be tolerated anymore. This is our home and we have the responsibility to keep it safe for our children and generation to come, so while history will remember this event, I will do my best to ensure it remembers the grace of Scotland’s recovery.

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